The Detroit Lions just signed a new backup quarterback to support veteran Jared Goff for the 2026 NFL season.
Although Teddy Bridgewater returned to Motown for a second stint, may general manager Brad Holmes be keeping an eye on the situation between the Indianapolis Colts and Anthony Richardson?
There has been increasing conjecture and rumors during the last 48 hours that a number of teams, including the Lions, have been in touch with the Colts to stay up to date on his situation with the team and to ask about the specifics of a possible trade.
Stephen Holder, a reporter for ESPN NFL, recently provided an update on Anthony Richardson, the Colts quarterback who is currently available for trade. According to several accounts, there is no agreement in sight. Although there are interested teams, the dust is still settling from free agency. The Green Bay Packers are one team to keep an eye on.
The Miami Dolphins just acquired Detroit’s backup quarterback Malik Willis through free agency from their divisional foe.
An update on Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, who is available for trade. According to several sources, there is no agreement on the horizon. Although there are interested clubs, the dust from free agency is still settling.
Despite the fact that Richardson may be an interesting possibility, he hasn’t had much early success in his career.
There will undoubtedly be more questions from teams about why he famously withdrew from a game, leading many to doubt his commitment to training as hard as a starter should.
With the addition of Daniel Jones to a profitable two-year, $88 million deal, the Colts have practically moved on from the former first-round pick.
At the 2026 NFL scouting combine, Chris Ballard, the Colts’ general manager, discussed Richardson’s prospects.
I’m not going to claim that he needs a total makeover. Anthony is still a young man. He’s still growing. Thus, as Ballard put it, we will wait and see what the future brings. I still have faith in Anthony, though. I’m pleased with Anthony. This man has had to deal with a lot of bad things, including an unlucky accident involving his eye. Daniel gets the position, not him.
Anthony is a great teammate, which I believe is something that not everyone appreciates, but I do, and I know that some of his teammates do. Ballard added in a positive way. Wants to act morally. It’s moving in the correct direction. There is still a long road ahead. The eye is improving, and he has permission to play. Simply build upon that.
After defeating Hendon Hooker for the backup position last year, Kyle Allen, formerly Detroit’s backup quarterback, signed with the Buffalo Bills during free agency.
Taylen Green, a quarterback from Arkansas, and Cole Payton, a quarterback from North Dakota State, are two quarterbacks to watch in the next draft.
